Current affairs

Groundwater Contamination in India, Reasons, Impacts and Solutions

Context: India’s growing groundwater contamination crisis has become a serious public health concern, with hazardous pollutants being linked to long-term illnesses in multiple states. The Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024, released recently by the Central Groundwater Board, highlights alarming levels...

5 Pakistani Fighter Jets Taken Down During Operation Sindoor: IAF Chief Confirms

In one of the most critical air battles in recent history, the Indian Air Force (IAF) effectively destroyed five Pakistani fighter aircraft during Operation Sindoor, inflicting a huge blow on Pakistan's military might. The operation, undertaken in four days in...

LPG Subsidy Scheme 2025: ₹300 Per Cylinder for PMUY, Big Relief for Middle Class Families

LPG Subsidy Scheme 2025: In a big relief package for Indian families that count in the millions, the Modi government has approved a ₹30,000 crore LPG subsidy package to protect middle-class families from the brunt of spasmodic global LPG prices...

Biochar – A Carbon Sink Solution for India’s Net-Zero Future

Context With the Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026, CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role. What is Biochar? Biochar is a carbon-rich form of charcoal made by heating agricultural residues...

Section 98 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023

The Jammu & Kashmir Government recently declared 25 books authored by notable personalities like Arundhati Roy and A.G. Noorani as “forfeited” under Section 98 of the BNSS Act, 2023. These publications were alleged to promote secessionist ideologies and false narratives....

Red-Eared Slider Turtle: Origin, Habitat, Invasive Species Threat

Bengaluru customs officials recently intercepted a man from Tamil Nadu smuggling 2,547 red-eared slider turtles from Singapore. Tragically, over 500 died during transit, and the remaining turtles were euthanized after detection of Salmonella infection, which poses serious health risks to...

Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 – Objectives, Key Provisions, Benefits, and Impact

The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 is a landmark reform in India’s maritime sector aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the country’s 11,098 km coastline. Passed by Parliament on August 7, 2025, the Bill replaces outdated provisions of the Merchant...

List of India’s Longest-Serving Home Ministers: Amit Shah Tops the Chart in 2025

List of India’s Longest-Serving Home Ministers: On August 5, 2025, Amit Shah achieved a historic political milestone by becoming India’s longest-serving Union Home Minister, surpassing the record held by veteran leader L.K. Advani. With 2,258+ days in office (and counting),...

India’s Pandemic Toll Remains Elusive, Reasons and Systemic Gaps

Context: India’s official COVID-19 death toll likely underestimates the true mortality impact due to under-registration, poor death certification, and failure to capture indirect pandemic-related deaths. What is the Civil Registration System (CRS)? Civil Registration System (CRS) is a continuous, permanent, and...

Donald Trump Tariffs on India: Full Story, India’s Response, and What Comes Next

Donald Trump Tariffs: In a major escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil and military equipment. This has made India one of the few...